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Supporting people with hoarding behaviour: a health promotion perspective
1environmental and public health, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, England.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|January 19, 2026
Summary
Hoarding disorder requires multi-agency collaboration for effective support. Nurses can play a key role in health promotion, guiding individuals through behavior change and assessment.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Mental Health
- Nursing
Background:
- Hoarding disorder is a complex mental health condition with significant individual and public health implications.
- Effective support necessitates multi-agency collaboration involving environmental health, fire safety, mental health specialists, and health and social care professionals.
- Community nurses are integral to the care network for individuals with hoarding disorder.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine hoarding behavior through a health promotion lens.
- To highlight the crucial role of nurses in addressing hoarding disorder.
- To provide guidance for nurses on assessment and supporting behavior change.
Main Methods:
- Review of hoarding disorder through a health promotion framework.
- Discussion of underlying causes and consequences of hoarding behavior.
- Guidance for nurses on initiating conversations, assessment, and intervention.
Main Results:
- A health promotion approach is vital for initiating and supporting behavior change in hoarding disorder.
- Nurses require specific guidance on communication, assessment, and intervention strategies.
- Multi-agency collaboration is essential for comprehensive care.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are pivotal in addressing hoarding disorder through a health promotion approach.
- Effective management requires a focus on behavior change, supported by interdisciplinary teams.
- Early intervention and supportive strategies can improve outcomes for individuals with hoarding disorder.
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